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Wesleyanism

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈwɛzlɪənɪzəm/

1

noun

Meaning 1

The theological system propounded by John Wesley; commonly called Methodism.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

evangelical principles taught by John Wesley

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: Wesleyism

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: Protestantism

History

Etymology

Named for founder John Wesley.